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THBS1 thrombospondin 1

Gene ID: 7057, updated on 14-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: TSP; THBS; TSP1; TSP-1; THBS-1

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a subunit of a disulfide-linked homotrimeric protein. This protein is an adhesive glycoprotein that mediates cell-to-cell and cell-to-matrix interactions. This protein can bind to fibrinogen, fibronectin, laminin, type V collagen and integrins alpha-V/beta-1. This protein has been shown to play roles in platelet aggregation, angiogenesis, and tumorigenesis. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
15q14
Sequence:
Chromosome: 15; NC_000015.10 (39581079..39599466)
Total number of exons:
22

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